Mary was preceded in death by her husband Norman Collins; parents, Joseph Cleary and Pauline (Winterman) Cleary; step father, Curtis Britt Sr. and siblings, Curt Britt Jr., Corinne Normansell, and Loretta Breese.
Mary married Norman Collins of May 13, 1950 and together they had three children.
Mary is survived by; children, James Lee (Barbara) Collins, Richard Joseph (Kathleen) Collins, and Beverly Ann (Michael) Taphorn; grandchildren, Derek (Amy), Scot, Alicia (Nathan), Andrew, Matthew, and Emily; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Paul (Shirley) Cleary; brother-in-law, Terry (Roxy) Collins and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mary was a member of Parents and Friends and St. Anne's Altar Society at St. Stephens Catholic Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, meticulous cleaning, and family activities and events. She especially enjoyed vacationing with her family. In doing so, they visited 48 of the 50 states.
Visitation for Mary will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Stephens Catholic Church, 901 S. Main St., Caseyville, Illinois 62232.
Contributions in Mary's memory may be made to St. Stephens Catholic Church, 901 S. Main St. Caseyville, Illinois or Alzheimer's Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakeViewFuneralHm.com for the Collins family.
DONATIONS
St. Stephens Catholic Church, Caseyville, Illinois
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18